Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
OPALCO Announces New Member Survey
-- Help Leadership Set Rates and Funding Priorities -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- As OPALCO leadership prepare for the 2016 budget and rate discussions, members are encouraged to give their feedback on rates
Guest Opinion: Sen. Ranker’s Statement on Today’s Supreme Court Order
-- from Aaron Wasser, Senator Rankin's Office -- I was not surprised by today’s decision. The issue at the very heart of the McCleary Decision is that the state, not local school districts, must pay
State Supreme Court Fines State $100K a Day in McCleary Decision
-- by Lin McNulty -- The Washington Constitution imposes only one "paramount duty" upon the State: "to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinction or preference on
Guest Opinion: Court Allows Harmful “Growler” Jet Operations
Court’s Decision Ignores Serious Health Impacts -- from Cate Andrews, Citizens of the Ebey's Reserve -- Citizens claiming to be harmed by the Navy’s low-level flight operations expressed disappointment, but not surprise at U.S. District Court Judge
Chamber of Commerce Welcomes I’m Sara Brown Photography
–by Cara Russell-- [metaslider id=38598] It was a wonderful summer evening to formally introduce Sara Brown (and her camera) to the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce and the community. On Wednesday, August 11th from 5-8PM,
Cliff Mass to Speak on “Why Is the Northwest So Warm?”
Thursday August 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Island Community Church -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents-- Cliff Mass to speak at Orcas Currents on Aug. 20 Is the current warm spell, now
Orcas Film Festival Announces Feature Film Winners
-- from the Orcas Island Film Festival -- The 2015 Orcas Film Festival has announced awards totallng $7,500 to the following Independent Film Makers: Lacey Leavitt - "Escape" - Seattle, WA Cali Bagby - "The
4-H Report: The County Fair Has It All
-- by Katelyn Minnis, 4-H Trailblazers-- Katelynn Minnis with the Orcas Trailblazers at the County Fair, Augl 12-15 The public sees the San Juan County Fair as four days of fun and excitement
Breaking News: Court of Appeals Says Critical Area Regulations are Valid
2012 Ordinances Upheld -- from Randall Gaylord -- On Monday August 10, three judges at the Court of Appeals upheld the County’s four critical areas ordinance that was started in 2006 and adopted in 2012.
Free Art in the Garden Event Thursday
All of the garden is a pallet! -- by Madie Murray -- Spending time in a garden doesn't always have to be weeding and watering. This Thursday, the 13th the garden gate will
Guest Column: Indian Island Sea Stars Recovering
-- by Russel Barsh, Kwiaht Director -- Juve Ochre blue reticulum Local sea stars appear to be recovering from last year’s epidemic Seastar Wasting Syndrome (SWS), according to Kwiaht researchers monitoring marine life
Get Your Booty to the Boot Sale
Come to the Orcas Highlands Boot Sale this Sunday at the Mailboxes below the Highlands -- from Judith Leraas-Cook-- The Highlands residents will be conducting their version of the British 'boot sale' on
Notice of Eastsound Subarea Plan Update Public Hearing
Friday, August 21 at 10 a.m., Orcas American Legion Hall -- from Lynda Guernsey -- Notice of Public Hearing for an Eastsound Subarea Plan Update Adding Eastsound Development Regulations to San Juan County Code Title 18,
Learn about Labyrinthian Paths
Saturday, August 15, 11-12 Noon, Emmanuel Parish Hall Inside Labyrinth -- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- Regardless of your faith or tradition, the labyrinth can be an effective tool to process events and experiences in
More Smuggling Rogues at History Matinee
Sunday, August 16, 3-4:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Maggie Vinson, Orcas Island Historical Society -- Rogues of the Salish Sea: Smugglers vs. the Law 1880-1932 Continuing our series of events related to the
Troxel and Harrod Serenading at Random Howse
Sunday, August 16, 6 p.m., Random Howse -- from Mandy Troxel -- The Random Howse is pleased to present a night of high-caliber folk music with Jason Harrod and Mandy Troxel. Their acoustic sets will
